Addenbrooke Classical Academy

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

Charter School 191 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Addenbrooke Classical Academy is a K-12 public charter school located in Lakewood, Colorado, dedicated to providing a rigorous, content-rich education rooted in the classical tradition. The school emphasizes a disciplined academic environment where students engage with a "Great Books" curriculum, focusing on Western civilization, critical thinking, and the development of strong moral character. By prioritizing foundational knowledge in subjects like mathematics, literature, history, and the sciences, the academy aims to cultivate lifelong learners who are well-prepared for higher education and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic core, Addenbrooke fosters a tight-knit community culture that values tradition, order, and mutual respect. The school is known for its high expectations for student conduct and its commitment to a partnership between families and faculty. With a focus on the "classical trivium"—the stages of grammar, logic, and rhetoric—the school seeks to equip students not only with factual information but with the intellectual tools necessary to analyze, articulate, and evaluate complex ideas effectively.

191

Total Students

15.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Addenbrooke Classical Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Asian	6
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
108 (56.5%)
Hispanic
65 (34.0%)
Two or More
9 (4.7%)
Asian
6 (3.1%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(303)989-1336
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	39
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 57

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 44